Despite the positive indications from Rogen, this is still in the rumour stages until we hear an official report. Indeed, in 2011 director D.J. Caruso tweeteed “My deal just closed on Preacher. Going back to the dark side and pretty fucking pumped!” As recently as August, Caruso confirmed that he was still attached to the project as a feature. Guess we’ll consider any deals closed when AMC actually announces the series.

The main Preacherseries ran for 66 issues between 1995 to 2000 from Garth Ennis, and artists Steve Dillon and Glenn Fabry, The often controversial series dealt with titular preacher Jesse Custer teaming up with an ex-flame and an Irish vampire to hunt down god and hold the deity accountable. Let’s see how this plays on US television.